Synonyms of explore

explore

verb

ik-ˈsplȯr 

1

as in to investigate

to search through or into

communities must explore new ways of raising money for their cultural institutions

Synonyms & Similar Words

• investigate
• examine
• inspect
• study
• research
• view
• scan
• look (into)
• inquire (into)
• delve (into)
• probe
• dig (into)
• check up on
• check into
• peruse
• sift
• browse
• thumb (through)
• skim (through)
• surf
• reinvestigate
• cruise

2

as in to search

to go into or range over for purposes of discovery

we must continue to explore the depths of the ocean

Synonyms & Similar Words

• search
• discover
• hunt
• prospect
• probe
• reveal
• skirr
• scout
• disclose
• reconnoiter
• unearth
• fathom
• plumb
• sound

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of explore

The father-daughter relationship was, to us, the heart of this show; the reason for doing the show was really to explore that. — Max Gao, Variety, 19 Aug. 2026

Smekkleysa was born as a fledgling incubator, giving experimental musicians a space to, well, explore. — Erika Owen, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Aug. 2026

Instead, dabble in secret love affairs, or explore avenues in travel, medicine, the law and publishing. — Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 19 Aug. 2026

The panel is expected to explore the importance of digital media for getting an audience’s attention as well as the growth of YouTube in the entertainment ecosystem. — Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 19 Aug. 2026